Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Teamaker | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.6–1.8% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–13.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |